Workbenches that can be folded and stored away when not in use have become an essential resident in the garage or garden shed of many amateur DIY enthusiasts. This is especially true if floor space is limited or their users only tend to want to make use of them on the odd occasion.

The portable work bench will, typically, be sturdily built, usually with a load bearing capacity of up to 450 pounds, but easy to lift and carry when folded so that it can be stored out of the way. It will usually have features such as being adjustable to two heights so that it can be used either as a workbench, a sawhorse, a bench tool stand or a vice. The top may be constructed of particle board so it would be best to ensure it is cleaned and dried after use.

There are several different types of portable workbenches. For instance there is one that is not only a clamping work bench but also doubles as a hand cart. This is really useful since it will help you transport heavy items around the garden, garden shed or garage areas.

As the workbenches become more sophisticated, this will be reflected in their price.  However, there are other heavy duty work stands of a more basic design that, nevertheless, might well be suitable for the potential project. Some have more storage space than others.
Typically, it will have steel tubing construction and be ideal for working on car doors, bumpers or bonnets because of its foam padded top.

Industrial trucks are powered vehicles that are designed to be used in factories in order to move heavy, or hazardous, items around. Industrial trucks are particularly useful because most of them are able to physically pick up the loads themselves, which means that manual labour is reduced when they are used. Also, the risk of injuries in lifting heavy items is also reduced.

Industrial trucks can be powered by different power sources, and as such could be classified as either power trucks or as hand trucks.

For example, hand trucks are physically pushed by the manual worker, so that some of the load is taken by the operator. The person using the hand truck then also has to balance the load, as it could topple backwards or forwards. These hand trucks are used to carry medium weighted items, such as refrigerators, washing machines and other items that are more easily ‘trucked’ around, rather than carried.

They are not used to carry very heavy items.

In addition to the two wheel hand trucks, there are four wheel hand trucks used. These hand trucks include dollies, carts, wagons and flat trucks. Many of these trucks feature hydraulic mechanisms to allow for easy loading.

Power trucks are used for the more heavy items, and they are either powered by an engine or by an electric motor, powered by batteries. One such truck is a forklift truck, which features a very powerful fork mechanism on the front of the truck, which can be used for lifting heavy items. Storage solutions are just a step away with these great trucks.